Doellingeria umbellata / Aster umbellatus (Flat-topped Aster)

This aster can be found in wet sand prairies, fens, and bogs. They have an arching form and narrow foliage. The white flowers grow in flat topped splays and attract a variety of butterflies and bees. It can be found with Carex pellita, Liatris pycnostachya, and Tradescantia ohiensis. Sun Exposure Prairie/Savanna Soil Conditions Wet Mesic, Wet Height 5' Flower Color White & Yellow Flower Time June, July, August, September Frequently Asked Questions Why Purchase From Natural Communities Native Plants? What Native Plants Should I Buy? What Can I Expect: Shipping/Free Local Pick Up? What Are Your Plant Sizes?   Why Plant Natives? Photo By: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons